Arkansas has been allocated $1.024 billion through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
The Natural State was one of only 19 states to be allocated more than $1 billion, ranking ninth in the country, per capita.
The BEAD program will fund broadband infrastructure grants to internet service providers (ISPs) to build and upgrade high-speed internet to unconnected and under-connected homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions. Unlike prior grant programs, the BEAD program will award grants for the entire state.
BEAD Pre-Registration is Now Open!
It is highly advised that ISPs pre-register before the start of Tranche-1 bidding.
Begin the pre-registration process by clicking the button below.
BEAD Pre-Registration Resources
ISP Pre-Registration User Guide
ISP Applicant Primer Guide
Arkansas Broadband Grantor Portal
Arkansas State Broadband Office Resources
Mapping Challenge Process
Pre-Registration
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NTIA Resources
NTIA BEAD Homepage
The NTIA’s BEAD homepage contains numerous federal resources specific to the program.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
The BEAD NOFO document is NTIA’s foundational guiding document for the BEAD program. It contains high-level requirements for both the State of Arkansas and potential subrecipients.
Cybersecurity & SCRM
There are certain cybersecurity and supply chain risk management requirements in the BEAD program.
See below for additional information: